Chicken would come with a plate of rice as a ordinary chicken rice. But here in Melaka, the rice is molded by hand into a ball, providing a textured twist. One of the signature foods of Melaka is Chicken Rice Balls, which is nothing but Hainan Chicken Rice served with rice shaped like a ball of ping pong. And a trip to Melaka would not be complete without having the delicious Chi Chicken Rice Ball Melaka
Here are the lists of famous restaurant which providing the visitors the most delicious chicken rice in Malacca. Check this places out for the best chicken rice in Malacca today to satisfy your palate!
1. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Balls
Hoe Kee Hainan Chicken Rice restaurant can be discovered at the beginning of Jonker Street which is located at Jalan Hang Jebat, next to the new San Shu Gong store selling traditional biscuits, sweets and things. For Malacca’s iconic chicken rice balls, Hoe Kee Chicken Rice is a famous destination. The chicken rice store has been around since 1962, distributing their regular guests scrumptious chicken and other side dishes.
It is recommended that you reach your turn soon or be ready to wait in line. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice starts early in the morning and ends early in the evening or when their ingredients run out. You didn’t have to wait long before your food was served with a big dining area and effective service of the staffs. However, during the weekdays it is definitely recommended to visit. The chicken was tender, moist and flavourful enough. The friendly staffs at Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball would suggest to your dining group the best portion size. Try out this Chicken Rice Ball Melaka!
Address: 468, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 430pm
Contact: 06-283 4751
2. Chop Chung Wah Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball
Chop Chung Wah also provides Malacca’s renowned rice ball of chicken! You would have heard of Chop Chung Wah and their signature chicken rice balls if you were in Malacca. This is a traditional Malacca chicken rice store that has served the same dish since it began. This modest coffee shop has an open kitchen idea that allows you to see how the food is produced
The interior is kept simple and clean, so that all attention is paid to the meticulously prepared meals for diners. The cooked chicken plate is served together with the soft rice balls. Visitors can even watch the proprietor of the stall in action as he expertly cuts the chicken before serving it to you. One thing to note when you dine at Chop Chong Wah is that only poached chicken, chicken rice balls and beverages are on the menu.
Unlike Hoe Kee Chicken Rice, here seasoning is kept light so that the savory chicken meat is not overshadowed. The meat is very tender and juicy for the cooked chicken. Poured with the sauce based on soy, it also provides a slightly salty flavour. Teh soft rice ball comes with a moist and slightly sticky texture that is ideal in the mouth despite the fragrance!
Address: 18, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Contact: 012-772 0599
3. Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball
The restaurant is called’ Ee Ji Ban’ and they seem to be friendly with Muslims too, as different Malay celebrities have eaten here before. At least 10 rice ball must be ordered here or the rice comes in the normal version. Slushed with soy sauce, the rice ball gives you a savory yet salty flavour! And you can’t really picture how delicious the chicken is.
Both roasted chicken and steamed chicken appear to be more fleshy and larger than they normally are. But for their crispy skin and tender meat, many prefer the roasted chicken. If you want, your meals can be paired with vegetables or other dishes.
The restaurant provides genuine, highly enjoyable Nyonya meals! Besides chicken rice ball, Ee Ji Ban also provides a variety of Nyonya dishes like cili garam, sambal petai, cincalok omelette and asam pedas. Bring your Muslim friends at Ee Ji Ban to enjoy the rice ball of chicken Malacca!
Address: 275, Jalan Melaka Raya 3, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka
Opening Hours:
Friday- Wednesday: 12pm – 930pm
Closed On Thursday
Contact: 016-216 5220
4. OldTown Chicken Rice Ball
The chicken rice served in Old Town with its unique secret recipe attracted diners. They are also serving Malacca’s famous chicken rice ball. The chicken is marinated with 13 distinct types of spices and deep fried until golden yellow appears. It has a crispy skin and it’s ideal to savor the tender meat! Also, the owner placed a lot of effort into creating the rice ball for chicken. All of them in a ideal ball form are handmade.
Also, many guests appreciate their black bean soup, Taiwan fried chicken chop and fried kuew teow. They also like pairing it with the delicious chicken rice. At every bite, the rice ball of chicken is smooth and fragrant, nice enough to be consumed alone without the chili gravy. Locals would know where their chicken rice ball’s finest option is and where Taiwan’s famous pork chop noodles are.
But when everyone is looking for a distinct dish, this one makes a nice place for communal dining. If someone runs out of time to hop from one place to another, this is a nice location to simultaneously have both chicken rice ball and pork chop noodle!
Address: Jalan Berkat 3, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka
Opening Hours:
Monday – Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Closed On Thursday
Contact: 016-262 8648
5. Hainan Kitchen Chicken Rice Ball
Hainan Kitchen is ideal for you if you want to prevent the crowd but still want to try Malacca’s delicious yet famous chicken rice ball. This restaurant is less crowded compared to others and there are plenty of parking lots accessible. The surroundings are also spacious and comfortable!
Their steam chicken is perfectly cooked with the hot soup that provides a well-balanced taste. Their sublime tender chicken tastes great together with the chilli. The rice balls also have a lovely flavor and you can try to infused with chicken stock too!
Address: 203-D, Jalan Kenanga 3/29A, Jalan Gajah Berang, 75200, Malacca
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 730am – 430pm
Contact: 016-329 9763
Closed On Monday
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